March 08, 2019 at 07:53AM by CWC Guys have been mastering the art of a clean-shaven face since time immemorial. And while women know the tricks to shaving legs without a nick, anything above the neck is kind of unknown territory for our razors. But face shaving for women yields far better results than waxing, according to a dermatologist. Dr. Dendy Engelman, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist, says waxing is even worse than shaving when it comes to ingrown hairs. Surprising, right? “Waxing disrupts the superficial epidermis when the hair is pulled from the follicle. When the skin regrows, it can grow over the follicular opening and cause hairs to ingrow,” she explains. If you do it correctly, face shaving for women gets the job done a lot more gently, leaving you with a smooth, hair-free complexion. So what are you waiting for? Even though shaving your face might sound scary (okay, terrifying), it could be the best beauty move you’ve made yet. Here’s every tip you need to know to master the technique, straight from a pro. 5 of the best tips when it comes to face shaving for women 1. Choose the right razor When it comes to choosing the right razor for your face, don’t reach for the same thing you use on your legs. Instead, Dr. Dendy says to grab a dermaplaning tool for the best results, which uses a single blade. 2. Make sure your skin is well-moisturized If your skin isn’t well-moisturized before shaving, you might find yourself with
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This Beauty Swap Is All About Protecting Earth’s Biodiversity
March 08, 2019 at 07:34AM This Beauty Swap Is All About Protecting Earth’s Biodiversity Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
If you have zero attention span, sharpen your focus with these essential oils
March 08, 2019 at 07:30AM by CWC I’ve been really grateful for the world of plant extracts ever since I discovered essential oils. There are extensive benefits to incorporating them into your workouts—you can use tea tree oil to fight acne, for instance, or add a few drops of lavender essential oil to your diffuser to help you drift off into a peaceful sleep. The most useful and amazing power that they have, however? Essential oils can help sharpen focus. I’ve tried everything I can to help me stay focused at work, from adaptogens to getting more sleep to removing each-and-every distraction around me to no avail. So, I figured that I might as well give essential oils a go to see what they were able to do. The power of aromatherapy is legit, after all. “Our sense of smell can have a profound effect on our mind,” says Amy Galper, a board-certified aromatherapist and founder of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies. “When we smell something, the aromatic molecules trigger an electrical impulse that then sends a signal to the part of our brain called the limbic system, which is responsible for our ability to learn and remember, our behavior, conscious and unconscious, and is also responsible for manufacturing the enzymes and proteins that make up our hormones, which regulate and control all the actions in our body.” And so, according to Galper, when you smell an essential oil that contains a particular set of molecules, it can
The definitive guide to the best dating apps for finding love and sex (or whatever)
March 08, 2019 at 06:17AM by CWC It’s easy to get overwhelmed by dating apps. The endless stream of matches, messages, gifs, and shirtless selfies is a lot. But the dating burnout can start as early as not knowing which dating app to use in the first place. Tinder? Bumble? Something that connects you with dogs (I mean, dog owners)? How do you choose the best dating apps for you? Now, I’ll level for you, your literal mother and I are probably the only two people who aren’t using dating apps at the moment. To each their own, but I can’t do it, it’s too Seamless-y (and IDK, it would probably tick off my S.O.). But I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom, and if you’re going to use the apps I’d rather you do it based on what you’re looking for. And whether that’s a DTF dude to boink, a woman you can grow old with, or someone with a full and robust beard, here’s how to get started. These are the best dating apps to use right now, in no particular order 1. Tinder Great if: You’re looking for something easy right now. I won’t sermonize here because most of you are intimately acquainted with the app. In short, Tinder is best if you’re looking for something low-commitment, in uh, a variety of ways. It’s no muss, no fuss swipe-intensive approach works for quick hook-ups with the very occasional long-term success story. 2. Ship Great if: You, like,
The sure-fire way to make your ab workout more challenging? Adjust the tempo
March 08, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Let’s face it: There are few fitness moves quite as boring as holding a multi-minute plank or doing a zillion sit-ups in a row for the sake of a stronger core. And while there are plenty of ways to spice up your ab routine—a la creative crunches or props—after a while, they all start to feel pretty snoozy, too. But one thing you may not have tried before? Changing up the speed of your movements. Not only will applying the principles of “tempo training” to your ab workouts keep things interesting, but it can also help make the moves more effective. “Switching up the speed adds dynamics to your ab routine. By playing with those dynamics, it forces you to not only engage your mind by making it nearly impossible to zone out but it challenges your muscles to fire in two different ways,” explains Kendall Roach, founder of New York City’s newest invite-only fitness studio, The Ness. “When you add speed, you trigger your muscles to fire up and react quickly. When you slow it down you can focus on the length and integrity of the movement. Those two dynamics together create a one-two punch for challenge and performance.” By moving your body in what Roach calls “multifaceted ways,” you’re able to enhance the results you’re working toward. “Working any muscle slowly allows the body to burn fat faster, by firing up slow twitch muscle fibers, while adding speed to that same
Why receiving a surprising platonic ‘I love you’ is so common (and so awkward)
March 08, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Right after getting off the phone with my 70-something-year-old landlord about a leaking toilet, my boyfriend burst into laughter. “Did you just say ‘I love you’ to your landlord?” he asked.“What? No. Did I?”“Yeah, you did. You said ‘Okay, I love you, talk to you later.’” Um, well, whoops—that’s awkward. I love yous can feel unpredictable, random, and tricky to digest when you’re the surprised recipient of one. And when the source is a platonic, possibly fresh relationship, the strangeness can feel even more magnified. Hey, you might just not have that bond with Karen in accounting, who says she loves you after you did her a quick favor. NBD! Still, why is it that hearing “I love you” from someone new-ish to your life can be so jarringly weird? First things first: It’s not a phrase to be taken lightly. There are roughly 14,000 episodes of teen dramas dedicated to those three words and eight letters on the CW alone. In short, it’s a high-stakes thing to say, which helps explain why our first reaction is often of the “???” variety. That awkwardness arrives when we don’t feel the same way about the loose acquaintance or third-tier work friend. Or, perhaps more precisely, it’s awkward when we don’t feel about the person how we assume they feel about us, courtesy of the “I love you.” But before you offer a return “I love you” out of politeness slash horror slash shock, take a hot sec
‘Sprouting’ Is The Healthiest (And Least Expensive) Thing You Can Do For Your Brain Health
March 08, 2019 at 04:42AM Why sprouting is a great way to support brain health, including broccoli sprouts, chia seed sprouts, and radish sprouts. Continue Reading… Author Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Here’s how to get in on today’s worldwide feminist meditation
March 08, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC Today is International Women’s Day—an opportunity to recognize and support women around the globe. To mark the occasion, Kundalini yoga teacher Guru Jagat is leading a global meditation. Here, the Well+Good Council member explains the idea behind her new campaign, #WhyImAFeministWhoMeditates. 2019 is the year of womxn. And no matter what your gender identification, we all can be supporters of feminism and womanism as a movement of listening and exalting the feminine principle on this planet. With a record number of 131 women holding congressional office this year (35% of those seats held by women of color!) and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer political representation on the rise, it’s clear that the matrices of political power are changing—and quickly! Though an intersectional future is closely in sight, there is still a long way to go with many rivers to cross on our collective journey toward social and political inclusion, unity, and power. It’s why I feel it’s a critical and perfect time to launch #WhyImAFeministWhoMeditates. I believe some sort of contemplative and conscious practice is no longer a luxury. I believe some sort of contemplative and conscious practice is no longer a luxury—in whatever way inspires inner assessment and deepening awareness. And those personal practices are keystones to the expansion of ruthless compassion for ourselves and others and the momentum accelerators to action as better, more informed, more action-oriented citizens, business people and neighbors. If your meditation or prayer practice isn’t inspiring
We Found Out Why Those Trendy Foot Peel Masks Work So Well, But Should You Try One?
March 08, 2019 at 03:09AM Get ready to shed some skin! Continue Reading… Author Kayleigh Roberts | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The scientific reasons why sweet-and-salty foods turn us into snack monsters
March 08, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC I like to think I have a decent amount of self-control when it comes to snacking. But put any sweet-meets-salty treat in front of me—like yogurt-covered pretzels or chocolate-dipped potato chips—and suddenly I turn into a leggings-clad Cookie Monster, leaving behind nothing but an empty bag and a few crumbs. To be clear, it’s only the combination of sweet and salty that I can’t resist. I don’t care for straight-up savory snacks, like plain pretzels or chips, and can only eat a few bites of a sugary dessert without feeling nauseous. Judging by the number of hybrid flavors at the grocery store right now, from salted caramel ice cream to Chicago-style popcorn, I’m not the only one who’s obsessed. So what’s up with that? In a quest to find out why salty-sweet snacks are so damn addicting, I first called upon food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson. She confirmed that the roots of this pairing go way back, long before the peanut M&M was born. “Sweet and savory combination foods were quite popular in the ancient Middle East and later in Medieval Europe—mostly meat cooked with fruit and, particularly during the Medieval period, with sweet imported spices like cinnamon, mace, allspice, and nutmeg,” she says. (Hmm, def less appealing that PB-filled pretzels.) Candied salted nuts and other desserts were also a thing back in those days, she adds. These were mostly restricted to the wealthy, however, since refined sugar was hard to come by. So,